East Rockhill Adopts New Rules for Signs

by Marketplace Staff Writer November 9, 2020

At a recent meeting, the Board of Supervisors made significant amendments to its ordinance that regulated how signs -- especially digital or electronic signs -- are displayed in the township.

Electronic message signs are allowed on non-residential properties in only the Commercial/Office and Village Commercial zoning districts. The property must be at least two acres, and the sign cannot be larger than 40 square feet or higher than seven feet.

To reduce the possibility of distraction, an electronic message must remain for at least eight seconds before being changed. Content must transition by changing instantly; transition graphics are not allowed.

That means signs displaying animations, streaming video, text, or images that flash, pulsate, move, or scroll are prohibited, like speakers and/or any form of pyrotechnics.

The use of electronic signs is limited to 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. or until half an hour after the close of business, whichever is later.

Electronic signs are not allowed within 250 feet of a permanent off-site residential structure.